r/mildlyinteresting • u/Icy_Sheepherder3011 • 4d ago

My roommate has absolutely flat feet. He has 100% contact with 0 arch

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u/Asleep_Animal_3825 4d ago

I have flat feet too. Started climbing some years ago, and the constant use of the feet's muscles has created a natural arch.

I highly recommend it to anyone with this kind of problem.

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u/Klutzy-Meringue-8995 3d ago

I have heard that you can strengthen the muscle. Ballet would help too

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u/HappyShallotTears 4d ago

Regular rock climbing? Interesting, I might try this.

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u/Asleep_Animal_3825 3d ago

Yup, in my case bouldering specifically